Level 2 Award in Prehospital Trauma Life Support
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HiQual UK delivers the Level 2 Award in Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTL) program, designed to provide learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills to manage trauma patients in the prehospital environment. It emphasizes rapid assessment, stabilization, and safe transfer of casualties, ensuring compliance with international trauma care protocols. Participants will gain the competence to act as certified prehospital trauma responders, bridging the gap between first aid and advanced trauma life support.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | Level 2 Award in Prehospital Trauma Life Support |
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| Total Credits | 10 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 100 |
| Qualification Time | 100 |
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Introduction to Prehospital Trauma Care Scope, principles, and responder responsibilities in trauma emergencies.
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Scene Safety and Initial Assessment Hazard recognition, personal protection, and rapid scene evaluation.
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Primary Survey and ABCDE Approach Systematic assessment and immediate life‑saving interventions.
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Airway and Breathing Management Basic airway adjuncts, oxygen therapy, and ventilation support.
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Circulation and Hemorrhage Control Bleeding control, shock recognition, and fluid management basics.
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Head, Neck, and Spinal Trauma Immobilization techniques, cervical spine precautions, and monitoring.
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Chest, Abdominal, and Pelvic Trauma Recognition of life‑threatening injuries and stabilization methods.
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Musculoskeletal Injuries and Fracture Management Splinting, immobilization, and safe casualty handling.
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Triage and Casualty Prioritization Basic triage systems for multiple casualty incidents.
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Patient Packaging and Transfer Safe lifting, moving, and handover to advanced care providers.
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Builds competence in prehospital trauma stabilization
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Enhances compliance with international trauma care standards
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Strengthens skills in airway, bleeding control, and casualty handling
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Provides tools for safe patient transfer and triage in emergencies
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Offers recognized certification to support careers in EMS, fire, and rescue services
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Emergency medical responders and first aiders
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Firefighters, police, and rescue personnel
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Industrial and workplace safety teams
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Community responders in high‑risk environments
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Individuals preparing for advanced trauma care training (ITLS, ATLS, FREC)
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Assessment Type: Written exam + practical skills assessment
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Format: MCQs, scenario‑based questions, and trauma simulations
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Total Questions: 40 theory + 2 practical assessments
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Passing Score: 70%
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Duration: 2 days (12–16 hours total)
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Certification: Level 2 Award in Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTL)
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